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Tensions escalated in Dilawarpur, Telangana, as villagers protested against the establishment of an ethanol factory. For a second day, protestors blocked the Nirmal-Bhainsa national highway, with women threatening suicide by holding pesticide bottles. Protest turned violent when demonstrators attacked police, injuring several officers. Protestors marched through the village, raising slogans and...
Centre is preparing to overhaul its approach to identifying and addressing farm fires and will introduce a “paddy burnt area” system to complement the existing “fire count” method starting next year. This comes amid allegations data manipulation by officials. Stubble burning in states around the national capital has been blamed for the deteriorating air quality […]
Iskcon India reacted to Bangladesh government’s move to file a writ petition, demanding a ban on Hindu religious organization in the wake of violent protests across the country. The outfit said the situation was out of control and was awaiting US President-elect Donald Trump, who has condemned violence against Hindus in Bangaldesh, to return to […]
Rains continued in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta on Wednesday, affecting standing paddy crops. Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami, urged the state government to provide relief to affected farmers. Crops were submerged in several areas, including Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, and Mayiladuthurai, with farmers estimating damage to crops on at least 2,000 acres.
Uttar Pradesh government has announced that protesters involved in the Sambhal violence will be made to pay for damage to public property. Posters of “stone pelters” will be displayed in public places. The violence, which resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries, erupted over a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal.
Indian Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia has claimed his four-year ban by NADA is a political conspiracy linked to his protests against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its former president Brij Bhushan Singh over alleged sexual assault cases. NADA suspended Punia for refusing a urine sample during a selection trial on March 10, 2024.
Allegations of the Adani Group paying ₹2,200 crore in bribes for solar energy contracts have sparked political controversy in India, disrupting Parliament. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the govt of shielding Adani, demanding his arrest. BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani criticized Congress for exploiting the issue politically, arguing that following US court allegations without evidence was [&hel...
Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday claimed the ruling Mahayuti’s victory in Maharashtra’s assembly polls was a “lucky draw,” casting doubt on the use of EVMs. The party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana,’ remarked, “EVM hai to mumkin hai,” implying anything is possible with EVMs. It also referenced Elon Musk’s praise of India’s fast vote counting...
India’s airlines received 994 hoax bomb threats in 2024, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol reported in Parliament on Wednesday. Between August 2022 and November 13, 2024, 1,143 hoax threats were recorded. The number of hoax calls rose significantly from 27 in late 2022 to 122 in 2023, with 994 reported by November […]
Following the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, there have been calls for a ban on the Vaishnava sect, known for its peaceful teachings and global presence. A petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court, labeling ISKCON as a fundamentalist group. The government is reportedly scrutinizing the organization, with India’s […]
India welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by US and France, aimed at ending nearly 14 months of cross-border hostilities. The MEA reiterated India’s call for de-escalation and diplomacy, hoping the development will bring peace and stability to the region. The conflict had escalated after Hezbollah’s attack on Israel after Hamas targeted […]
Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over the low conviction rate in money laundering cases. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, also raised concerns about former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, arrested over recruitment irregularities. The court noted that Chatterjee has been in jail for over two years without […]
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that a decision on Maharashtra’s Chief Ministerial post will be made soon. He stated that if the alliance chooses him for the role, he will accept it. Fadnavis added that once the CM decision is made, other ministerial posts will be decided based on the alliance’s preferences. He is expected […]
Bangladesh increased security in Chittagong on Wednesday after police arrested six individuals in connection with the murder of a lawyer. The lawyer was killed during clashes following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Das was arrested at Dhaka airport on Monday on charges, including […]
The AP School Education Dept has released the full syllabus on its website for DSC candidates, allowing them to continue their preparation until the notification is released. AP Education Minister Nara Lokesh encouraged candidates to take advantage of this opportunity and wished them all the best for their preparations. It is expected that the DSC […]